BUZZ'ARD, noun 1. A species of falco, or hawk, the buteo; a rapacious, but sluggish bird; the breast usually of a yellowish white; the upper parts of a deep brown. In some parts of America, it is called the great Hen-hawk, from its feeding on poultry. 2. A block-head; a dunce. BUZZ'ARD, adjective Senseless; stupid.
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